KFSN-TV (ABC30) Newsroom Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Entertainment; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC30, the Disney/ABC Owned TV Stations in Fresno, California, offers an internship spanning January 2027 to early June 2027. You will rotate through newsroom departments, assisting with assignment desk tasks, beat checks, and research, while gaining exposure to editors, reporters, producers, and crews.

This role requires enrollment in college and availability for a 20-hour weekly schedule. Compensation includes a California pay rate of $17.75 per hour with select benefits as offered; housing

Qualifications

• Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the assignment desk, answer phones, conduct beat checks, and transcribe news interviews.
• Research news topics (including online/social media news research).
• Assist in planning news series and promotional campaigns.
• Observe editors, reporters, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews and attend editorial/production meetings.
• Travel with marketing dept., news reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes when needed.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Junior/Senior year preferred

Job description

About the Role & Program

KFSN-TV (ABC30) is the Disney/ABC Owned TV station in Fresno, California. Our main newsroom is located in Downtown Fresno. Our website, ABC30.com, is the number one news website in Central California, complementing the legacy of excellence established by Action News, which is consistently the highest-rated local newscast in the region!

The internship program is designed to provide you with an educational experience that complements your academic studies and an opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station. As part of our team at ABC30, you will rotate through our various departments and get an exciting look at how everyone works together in our newsroom!

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Assist the assignment desk, answer phones, conduct beat checks, and transcribe news interviews
• Research news topics (including online/social media news research)
• Assist in the planning of news series and promotional campaigns
• Observe editors, reporters, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews as well as attend editorial and production meetings
• Travel with marketing department, news reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes on occasion

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using social media for news gathering and/or to post content
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
• Previous coursework in producing, writing, or editing

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027
• Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
• Able toprovide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Fresno, California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California is $17.75 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job ID: 10158273

Location: Fresno,California

Job Posting Company: ABC Owned TV Stations

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.